And we had a little something extra this Christmas Eve to celebrate - one of my best friends Meghan and David got engaged!!!!! Nick and I knew it was coming and had to keep the secret - seriously so hard to do - I was terrified I would let it slip! Meghan has been one of my best friends for over 14 years (!!!!) and I adore her like the sister I never had. She and David are perfect for each other and I know they will have a wonderful future with lots of love and happiness!

Here are some pictures from our exciting Christmas Eve

Brynn and I are good secret keepers

Yay for Meghan and David!

Toasting to the beautiful bride-to-be

The happy couple

Showing off that bling!

Yay!!!

This is my favorite picture of Meghan and me from my wedding - can't wait for this to be her in the wedding dress!!!

Sunday evening a group of eleven of us braved the elements (it was raining pretty hard here in Seattle) and took part in the annual Christmas Ship Parade - a parade of boats around Lake Washington complete with Santa and Carolers.

Also - I saw this on Facebook and thought it was very appropriate after the news on Friday...

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, and I love it! One Thursday we had our annual ADPi Corporation Board holiday dinner at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in Bellevue. I did a splurge and got the lobster mac and cheese, good decision on my end!

On Friday to lighten things up a little I made Ina Garten's Winter Minestrone soup - huge winner from her latest book!

Saturday morning was spin Flywheel then that evening we had Nick's company party at the Hyatt in Bellevue. The company is so big this was literally probably one of 10 parties they have! I would guess there were about 2,000 just at the party we went to for Nick's group. They always do a good party and this year was no exception!

Sunday was our annual ADPi ornament exchange (including fellow bloggers Michelle, Baillie and Carrie) and we had three babies join us this year! Here is the ornament I got - I love it!

Sunday evening we went out to a yummy dinner La Spiga to celebrate Erin's birthday!

And my friend Ashley just got back from a trip from London and look what she is bringing back from London - Special Edition Hello magazine!!! (So jealous she got to be there for Royal Baby excitement!)

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

For those who know me (or just read my blog) you know I love the Royals so I was beyond excited to hear we have Royal Baby Watch 2013! My friends know me well because I got all of these Facebook, text and email messages "congratulating" me because everyone knew how excited I would be for Kate! haha!